rename
verb
re·name
(ˌ)rē-ˈnām 
renamed; renaming
: to give (someone or something) a new name
renamed the street in honor of the late mayor
… a 16-year-old who left the Orthodox life a year ago. He has renamed himself Adam to cement the break …—
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Some residents, including those who supported the name change years ago, think the street should be renamed again.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The marquee venue will be renamed The Dolby Colosseum for the annual gathering in a branding deal that is a first in CinemaCon history as Dolby secured the naming rights in an expansion of its ongoing support of the Cinema United event.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The arena was subsequently renamed Fertitta Center.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2001, Cook County Hospital was renamed for Stroger who was a long-time Cook County Board president.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The marquee venue will be renamed The Dolby Colosseum for the annual gathering in a branding deal that is a first in CinemaCon history as Dolby secured the naming rights in an expansion of its ongoing support of the Cinema United event.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The arena was subsequently renamed Fertitta Center.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2001, Cook County Hospital was renamed for Stroger who was a long-time Cook County Board president.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Rename.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rename. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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